2323 East Magnolia Street, Ste. 109 Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Address: 2323 E. Magnolia St, Suite 109, Phoenix 85034
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KIDS & THEIR DOGS SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 20TH - 24TH
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NEW CLASS SESSION - Week of JULY 11th
1 Hour class session for 7 consecutive weeks for a total of $150
Climate Controlled Indoor training Facility
No Staff/One Trainer
Many class days/times available to best fit your schedule.
AKC CGC TEST - TBD
What We Offer
GROUP OBEDIENCE, LEASH MANNERS & ENGAGEMENT CLASSES
GROUP OBEDIENCE, LEASH MANNERS & ENGAGEMENT CLASSES
GROUP OBEDIENCE, LEASH MANNERS & ENGAGEMENT CLASSES
Dog Training in an indoor climate controlled facility. Limited class size to ensure you and your canine partner get proper attention. We offer AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy to Advanced & Competition Obedience, Leash Manners/Friendly Approaches and Engagement group classes. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test will be offered free to students after each session.
PRIVATE LESSONS
GROUP OBEDIENCE, LEASH MANNERS & ENGAGEMENT CLASSES
GROUP OBEDIENCE, LEASH MANNERS & ENGAGEMENT CLASSES
Let's focus on just YOU and YOUR canine companion. Your lesson can be at your home, my facility, or in a public setting; it all depends on your needs.
CGC & TRICK DOG TESTING
GROUP OBEDIENCE, LEASH MANNERS & ENGAGEMENT CLASSES
CGC & TRICK DOG TESTING
Earn your AKC Title or Certificate for CGC (Canine Good Citizen).
At the end of each session, CGC Testing will be offered free to all Foothills Canine Academy Cadets!
We can also test for you to obtain your AKC Trick Dog Titles!
AKC SCENT WORK
AKC SCENT WORK
CGC & TRICK DOG TESTING
What dog doesn't LOVE to use their nose!! This is a great sport to learn with your dog! Scent Work is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to trust your dog and their nose!
AKC RALLY
AKC SCENT WORK
AKC RALLY
TEAMWORK!! AKC Rally is an Obedience based AKC sport that helps sharpen your dog's obedience skills and behavior all while strengthening your relationship! You and your canine partner will navigate through a course together performing what each sign requires.
About Me
My Experience
- Successfully compete and Title in several AKC dog sports, including Competiton Obedience, Rally, Trick Dog, Scent Work, FastCat and Cat.
- Mentored under experienced dog trainers with 30 to 50 years of experience.
- Attended several Obedience workshops with recognized Top Ranked trainers
- Attended one-on-one training with published Animal Behaviorist.
- 9 years of experience in competing, training, and instructing.
- Instructed obedience classes at a local Obedience Dog Club and Training facility.
- Instruct classes from puppy to the higher level competition obedience classes, Rally and Trick Dog.
- Approved AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Trick Dog evaluator.
- Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
- Work with various purebred and mixed breeds.
- Continuous canine education
Our Beloved Crew
Maggie is our 16 year old little Cockapoo. She is our "Diva Princess"! Maggie just loves to eat and lay on momma's lap.
CJ is our 10 year old pure-working line Red-Bi Aussie. CJ is the dog who challenged me to follow my passion!
CJ currently has earned 12 AKC Titles:
- Obedience Novice (CD) and Open (CDX)
- Rally Novice, Advanced, Excellent, and RAE
- CGC
- Trick Dog Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced
- FastCat BCAT
- ScentWork SCN
Yeager is our 6 year old Red Merle Aussie. He is a total love bug.
Yeager currently has earned 13 AKC Titles:
- Obedience Novice (CD)
- CGC
- Rally Novice, Advanced, Excellent
- CAT CA CAA
- Trick Dog Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced
- FastCat BCAT, DCAT
- ScentWork SCN
Both of my boys have achieved High In Trial, Highest Scoring Dog in Match, and numerous 1st Place finishes. I am extremely proud of them!
Academy Details
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
My goal is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools for training, communicating, and understanding your canine companion. Whether it be for a well-mannered dog or a dog you want to compete, dog training and understanding how your dog thinks, communicates, and learns is crucial. My passion and love comes from the team work and bond you develop with your canine partner through proper understanding and training. I get much joy when owner and dog finally make that special connection!
GROUP CLASSES
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
- CLASS SESSIONS run 7 consecutive weeks for a total of $150.
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test will be offered after each class session.
- NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS IN CLASS (Please contact me for other options)
- Proof of Vaccinations-Please bring a copy for my records
- For Multiple dogs or Multiple classes in the same session, First dog/class is $150, $110 for second dog/class.
- Classes offered are:
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy - 10 Weeks to 5 Months: Proper Socialization, introduction to Basic Manners, introduction to Loose Leash, Calming, introduction to Leave-it, Jumping, and Come.
- Beginner - 6 Months to Older: Basic Commands with IMPLIED Stay, Loose Leash, Come, Leave-it, Jumping, Leash Pressure, Engagement, and Introducing distance, duration, and distractions.
- Intermediate - (Prerequisite-Beginner): Focuses on Impulse Control, Building Distance, Duration and Distraction to Basic commands.
- Advanced - (Prerequisite-Beginner): Introduction to higher level and Competition Obedience. Whether you want to just have fun or compete! Focuses on Attention Heeling, Fronts, Finishes, Figure 8, Rear-End awareness.
- Open - (Prerequisite-Advanced): Introduction to dumbbell work, drop on-recall, etc.
- Utility - (self taught)
- Rally - (Prerequisite-Advanced): Instructional Obedience signs for you and your dog to navigate as a team.
- Leash Manners/Friendly Approaches - (Open to all ages) This class focuses only on walking nicely on a leash and how to accept friendly engagement. Learn how to cue your dog to approach a person in a calm manner and not to pull on a leash.
- Scent Work - (Open to all ages) This class is ideal for anyone beginning Scent Work or for anyone who wants to take a step back and redefine their dog's final indication! This class intends to give you and your dog a solid foundation in understanding odor and developing a reliable Indication. Your dog will learn to indicate by sitting/downing while keeping their nose at the source of the odor. Doing this helps alleviate the dog giving "false" alerts because your dog will learn that good things happen when their nose stays on odor instead of looking to you for approval.
- ENGAGEMENT - (Open to all ages-5 Week Class) This class will focus strictly on exercises that will teach your dog EVERYTHING good comes from YOU! You will make yourself your dog's focal point. Your dog will no longer care about the outside environment and all the distractions that come with it!
PRIVATE LESSONS
MISSION STATEMENT
PRIVATE LESSONS
Sometimes training your dog in the comfort of your own home is what works best for you. This time enables you and I to focus on you and your pet's needs. Depending on the situation, we can have our session in my indoor facility, your home, or in a public setting.
- $75 for 1 Hour
- $125 for 2 Hours
- $260 for 4 Lessons (1 hour)
- $325 for 5 Lessons (1 hour)
OUR FAVORITE PET PARTNERS
ACE'N AGILITY
ACE'N AGILITY
ACE'N AGILITY
Julie Montilla offers all levels for Agility. Whether it is competing herself or instructing, Julie has over 40 years of experience in Agility. Her location is 2323 E. Magnolia Street, #107 Phoenix, AZ 85034
K9 DEFENSE
ACE'N AGILITY
ACE'N AGILITY
Spectacular team who specializes in all types of dog behaviors, including severe Reactivity and Aggression. Private Lessons and Board & Trains offered.
THE PAWSITIVE PETS SITTER
GORDY'S GOODIES PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
GORDY'S GOODIES PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
Professional pet sitting and boarding. Tracy and her team are dedicated to your fur-babies!
GORDY'S GOODIES PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
GORDY'S GOODIES PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
GORDY'S GOODIES PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
Lisa & Doug strive to make your pet more healthy and happy! They offer quality dog and cat foods & treats, toys, supplements, and walking gear! You can find them on Facebook and at 15425 S. 48th Street, Phoenix.
